SSN for my childs

[Samibra 15]

Hello everyone, 

 

My child was born out of America and 2 weeks ago I applied for the CBRA at the embassy. They told me to wait one month for the CBRA and 2 weeks for their passports. My question is, how can I apply for their SSNs? Do my kids need to be here in America to apply or even if they live aboard but I can still apply for their SSNs?

 

Someone told me that I need to bring them to America first and then apply for their SSNs.

[Verrou 1,962]

10 minutes ago, Samibra said:

Hello everyone, 

 

My child was born out of America and 2 weeks ago I applied for the CBRA at the embassy. They told me to wait one month for the CBRA and 2 weeks for their passports. My question is, how can I apply for their SSNs? Do my kids need to be here in America to apply or even if they live aboard but I can still apply for their SSNs?

 

Someone told me that I need to bring them to America first and then apply for their SSNs.

Check this for indonesia https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm#ICELAND ( seems office will be in phillipines ) can apply by mail ( see link no 2 )

 

and read this especially question #4 https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/joint_frequently_asked_questions.pdf

Edited April 17, 2023 by Misscloud

[Samibra 15]

11 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

Check this for indonesia https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/foreign.htm#ICELAND ( seems office will be in phillipines )

 

and read this especially question #4 https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/joint_frequently_asked_questions.pdf

I checked but don't really understand. Can you please explain in more detail, please?  do I need to contact the counselor in Madagascar that I applied for the CBRA? or do I need to bring the kids to America? 

 

I am living and working here in America but the kids living in Africa with their mother.

[Verrou 1,962]

5 minutes ago, Samibra said:

I checked but don't really understand. Can you please explain in more detail, please?  do I need to contact the counselor in Madagascar that I applied for the CBRA? or do I need to bring the kids to America? 

 

I am living and working here in America but the kids living in Africa with their mother.

I literally thought u are indonesian because of ur profile said indonesia and I assume u live in indonesia with ur USC child. 
 

 

[Samibra 15]

Just now, Misscloud said:

I literally thought u are indonesian because of ur profile said indonesia and I assume u live in indonesia with ur USC child. 
 

 

No I am not indonesien. in my profile said I am indonesien? that is a mistake and I am sorry for that

[Samibra 15]

4 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

I literally thought u are indonesian because of ur profile said indonesia and I assume u live in indonesia with ur USC child. 
 

 

I just edit my profile with the right informations

[powerpuff 6,748]

~~ Topic moved from IR1/CR1 spousal forum visa to SSN sub-forum ~~

[Family 4,204]

2 hours ago, Samibra said:

They told me to wait one month for the CBRA and 2 weeks for their passports. My question is, how can I apply for their SSNs? Do

Once they hold the CBRA interview , approve the case, you will complete an application for SS number at the same time you complete child’s US passport application….so wait

[Samibra 15]

1 minute ago, Family said:

Once they hold the CBRA interview , approve the case, you will complete an application for SS number at the same time you complete child’s US passport application….so wait

Thanks for your answer. I already pass the interview last week and I am back to the US. Last week I bring my kids to Madagascar and we passed the interview then I sent my kids back home and I am in the US so should I write them for the SSN? 

[Family 4,204]

41 minutes ago, Samibra said:

I am in the US

You can start online , see applying for first time in link, then go in to your local SS office for help, since they will require documentation. 
https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/request-number-first-time

 

[milimelo 4,554]

There was someone that received SS numbers for his children by mailing the forms in and they got them back fast - try searching on VJ.

[Verrou 1,962]

7 hours ago, milimelo said:

There was someone that received SS numbers for his children by mailing the forms in and they got them back fast - try searching on VJ.

that's the link that i posted on top especially if the parents is outside USA.

since the mother is in the US, i think going to the local SSA office also an option

[Samibra 15]

I just received an email from the US embassy in Madagascar regarding my question:

 

 

 

It's complicated. even if my kids come to the US but I still need to contact US Embassy in Paris? or just it's because they are out of US?

 

[Family 4,204]

If your children will remain outside the US for a while, then contact Paris. If you will be bringing them to the US, then just walk in to local SS Office, they will help you.

[Samibra 15]

1 hour ago, Family said:

If your children will remain outside the US for a while, then contact Paris. If you will be bringing them to the US, then just walk in to local SS Office, they will help you.

Ah ok. I am going to bring them for the summer here in the US. Maybe I need to wait until they come here